Gurgaon Police Intensify Crackdown on Wrong-Side Driving with Criminal Cases
Gurgaon police have taken a stern stance against traffic violators by registering 13 FIRs against motorists caught driving on the wrong side of the road. This marks a significant shift from the previous practice of issuing challans to filing criminal cases, effective from January 1, 2026.
Police Identify Violators Through Multiple Methods
Authorities identified the offenders using a combination of social media monitoring, field patrolling, and regular traffic inspections. A police officer confirmed that all 13 cases were registered on Tuesday, with six FIRs in Manesar, five in the west zone, and one each in the east and south zones.
This new approach will now become a regular practice. The officer explained that despite repeated fines, many drivers continue to drive on the wrong side, putting lives at risk. Criminal cases are being filed to curb this dangerous behavior effectively.
Legal Framework and Enforcement Details
The cases have been registered under specific legal provisions:
- BNS Section 125(a) for acts endangering life due to rash or negligent conduct
- BNS Section 281 for rash driving
- Motor Vehicles Act Section 184 for dangerous driving
This decision followed extensive enforcement efforts in 2025, when police fined 203,936 drivers for wrong-side driving in Gurgaon. Continued violations, especially on highways and major arterial roads, made stricter legal action necessary.
Awareness Campaign Preceded Implementation
Before rolling out this new policy, Gurgaon police conducted a two-week awareness campaign. They informed commuters through multiple platforms that criminal cases would be registered against wrong-side drivers starting January 1, 2026.
Police emphasized that driving against traffic disrupts normal movement and significantly increases collision risks. This endangers not only the violators but also other motorists and pedestrians sharing the road.
2025 Traffic Violation Data Highlights Scale of Problem
Data from 2025 reveals the extensive scope of traffic violations in Gurgaon:
- 120,000 cases of speeding
- 180,000 cases of wrong-side parking
- 79,615 challans for sudden lane changes
- 390,000 challans for helmet violations
- FIRs against 450,000 motorists for triple riding or pillion violations
- 5,812 drivers fined for using mobile phones while driving
Police flagged mobile phone use while driving as an emerging cause of accidents requiring attention.
Comparison with 2024 Shows Rising Violations
A comparison with 2024 data indicates increases across several violation categories:
- Wrong-side driving fines rose from 180,000 to 203,936
- Speeding cases increased from 18,444 to 120,000
- Wrong-side parking went up from 160,000 to 180,000
- Unsafe lane changes grew from 61,780 to 79,615
- Helmet violations jumped from 230,000 to 390,000
- Pillion riding violations increased from 260,000 to 450,000
- Mobile phone use while driving rose from 4,297 to 5,812 cases
Police stated that the rise in violations, particularly wrong-side driving and riding without helmets, underscores the need for stronger deterrence measures.
Road Accident Statistics for 2025
Gurgaon recorded 1,118 road accidents in 2025, resulting in 474 deaths. This compares with 1,024 accidents and 478 deaths in 2024. The consistent high numbers highlight ongoing road safety challenges in the city.
Delhi Police Also Adopt Similar Measures
Delhi Police have also begun registering FIRs against wrong-side drivers, becoming the first Union Territory in India to initiate criminal action for such violations. This indicates a broader trend toward stricter enforcement across the National Capital Region.
Gurgaon police have affirmed that enforcement against traffic violations will continue. They urge all commuters to follow traffic rules diligently, warning that negligence on roads will not be tolerated as authorities work to improve overall road safety.
